Beth Behrs facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Beth Behrs
Behrs at the 38th People's Choice Awards in 2012
Born	(1985-12-26) December 26, 1985 (age 39) Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Alma mater	UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television (BA)
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2009–present
Spouse(s)	Michael Gladis ​ (m. 2018)​
Children	1

Beth Behrs is an American actress, born on December 26, 1985. She is well-known for her main role as Caroline Channing in the TV comedy series 2 Broke Girls. This show ran for six seasons. It helped Beth earn nominations for awards like the Teen Choice Award and the People's Choice Award.

Beth first appeared on screen in the 2009 comedy movie American Pie Presents: The Book of Love. After that, she started getting roles in television. After 2 Broke Girls, Beth acted in movies such as Chasing Eagle Rock and Hello, My Name Is Doris in 2015. She also lent her voice to characters. She was Carrie Williams in the animated film Monsters University (2013). She also voiced Moochie in the TV series Home: Adventures with Tip & Oh. In 2018, she got another big TV role. She played Gemma Johnson in the CBS sitcom The Neighborhood. Besides acting, Beth Behrs has written a self-help book. She also created a young-adult webcomic called Dents.

Early Life and Education

Beth Behrs was born on December 26, 1985. Her birthplace was Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Her father, David Behrs, worked as a college administrator. Her mother, Maureen Behrs, was a first-grade teacher. Beth has one younger sister.

In 1989, her family moved to Springfield, Virginia. Later, they moved to Lynchburg, Virginia, where Beth grew up. She started performing in theater when she was only four years old. She also played soccer as a child. She went to E.C. Glass High School.

When Beth was 15, her family moved again. They went to Marin County, California. She started attending Tamalpais High School in 2001. She was accepted into the school's special drama program. She finished high school in 2004. Beth then studied at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco. She performed in several plays and musicals there. She also trained as a singer.

In 2004, Beth moved to Los Angeles, California. She went to the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television to study acting. In 2005, she played Sandy in a play called Grease. She also won the title of Miss Marin County in 2006. She began trying out for roles during her last year of college. She graduated in 2008 with a degree in critical studies. Beth also received a scholarship for young musicians after college.

Acting Career Highlights

2 Broke Girls co-stars Kat Dennings and Behrs at the 38th People's Choice Awards on January 11, 2012.

Beth Behrs got her first movie role in 2009. It was in the teen comedy American Pie Presents: The Book of Love. She filmed this movie in Vancouver for seven weeks. The movie was released directly to video in December 2009.

Beth started working in television with guest roles. She appeared on NCIS: Los Angeles and Castle. In 2011, she tried out for the CBS sitcom 2 Broke Girls. She got the main role after seven auditions. In the show, Beth plays Caroline Channing. Caroline is a rich girl from Manhattan who becomes a waitress. This happens after her father gets into trouble with money. Her character teams up with another waitress, Max (Kat Dennings). They start a business together. The show was very popular and ran for six seasons.

In 2013, Beth Behrs voiced a sorority girl named Carrie Williams. This was for the Disney/Pixar animated movie Monsters University. This film was a prequel to Monsters, Inc.. She also starred in the comedy movie Hello, My Name Is Doris. Beth and Kat Dennings hosted the 40th People's Choice Awards in 2014. Beth even sang Miley Cyrus's song "Wrecking Ball" at the event. She has also sung many times on 2 Broke Girls and The Neighborhood.

In June 2016, Beth made her stage debut in Manhattan. She acted in a play called A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Gynecologic Oncology Unit at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center of New York City. Since 2016, she has also helped create a young-adult webcomic called Dents. She works on it with her childhood friend Matt Doyle. In May 2017, Beth released a book. It is called The Total Me-Tox: How to Ditch Your Diet, Move Your Body & Love Your Life. In the book, she shares her journey to feeling healthy and happy. Starting in 2018, Behrs has starred as Gemma Johnson in the CBS sitcom The Neighborhood.

Personal Life and Interests

Beth Behrs and actor Michael Gladis got engaged on July 10, 2016. They had been together for six years. They even appeared in a short film together in 2012. It was called The Argument. On July 21, 2018, Beth married Michael Gladis. Their wedding was in Victor, Idaho. Beth and Michael have a daughter. She was born in 2022. Beth shared the happy news on Instagram on June 13.

Beth is a big fan of country music. She has given out awards at country music shows. She also appeared in the music video for Lady A's song "Downtown". She became friends with the band afterwards. In 2020, she started hosting a podcast. It is called Harmonics with Beth Behrs. On her podcast, she talks to country and bluegrass singers and songwriters.

Beth started equine therapy in 2011. This type of therapy uses horses to help people. She uses it to help with panic attacks and anxiety. She has had these feelings since she was a teenager.

Filmography

Film Roles

Television Roles

Music Videos

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See also

In Spanish: Beth Behrs para niños